Community members are encouraged to nominate local leaders and inspirational people for the 2024 Civic Awards.
The Civic Awards, presented annually following Council's Citizenship Ceremony on 26 January, acknowledge the contributions of people throughout the Yarra Ranges who volunteer, lend a hand or go the extra mile to help people in their communities.
Yarra Ranges CEO, Tammi Rose, said there were many people who give their time for others locally who don't get recognised.
"The simple fact of the matter is that, without volunteers, our community would grind to a halt," she said.
"There are people you know – in community groups, environmental groups, artists, leaders and parents from all walks of life – who dedicate hundreds of hours every year to making the lives of others just that little bit better, easier, or smoother.
"Each year, we take a moment to say thanks to a small group of these people, who have achieved remarkable things in the last year.
"But this is where we need your help – we want to hear from you about people who you think have gone the extra mile in 2024. Who volunteered, shared their time and expertise, who puts their hand up again and again with no thought of thanks, and made a difference in the lives of others.
"We want to hear about what they achieved in 2024 and how this makes them a cut above. Nominations only take 10 minutes to fill out, and this special person could receive a certificate or award with their peers – something to keep forever as an acknowledgement and gesture of thanks from Council."
There are seven awards categories which cover community leadership, citizen of the year, young citizen of the year, community group of the year, environmental achiever of the year and young environmental achiever of the year. As well as the esteemed, Mayors lifetime achievement award.
Nominations close 9am, Monday, 2 December, 2024.
